Botanical Plant Archive
Documenting over 1,770 cultivars cultivated on the shores of Lake Erie since 1989. Filter by signature collection, search by variety, or view current ready-to-ship stock.
Adromischus cristasus Key Lime Pie
Also known as the crinkle-leaf plant, this is a slow growing plant, native to South Africa. It grows reddish brown aerial roots, and blooms white and pink flowers in the spring. Provide full sun, well drained soil, and water occasionally. Hardy to 25°F.
Adromischus trigynus
Also known as Calico Hearts, this succulent has green circular leaves decorated with reddish/purple splotches. Native to South Africa. Be careful not to over water.
Aeonium domesticum 'Black Rose'
To develop its dark color, black rose, needs full sun, but will still grow well in partial sun. In the winter it blooms yellow flowers. Hardy to zone 9.
Aeonium domesticum 'Green Lady'
Native to the Canary Islands, this aeonium can grow to small tree height. It grows well under full sun and is hardy to zone 9.
Aeonium domesticum variegata
Aeonium domesticum variegata forms freely branching rosettes. Clusters of yellow star shaped flowers. Provide bright light and porous soil. Hardy to 32F. Native to the Canary Islands.
Aloe aristata
This Aloe succulent is unique in our collection of Aloes because of its sandpaper like texture. Colored dark green with white bumps throughout the plants. Like all succulents be careful not to over water.
Aloe black gem
The green leaves of this aloe, left under the sun,change to a near black. It blooms orange-red flowers in the spring. Water sparingly. Hardy to 25°F.
Aloe Diego
This Aloe plant is a brighter green than the rest with larger splotches throughout the leaves. Same as all succulents, be careful not to over water.
Aloe gaster Pearl
This Aloe grows from a fast growing stem, has plain green leaves. As for all succulents, be careful not to over water.
Aloe hybrid Green
This Aloe is dark green with white/grey splotches throughout the leaves. Like all succulents be careful not to over water.
Aloe hybrid Red
This hybrid of the succulent aloe has green leaves and leaves tinted red, all with splotches of white/grey throughout them. Same as all succulents, be careful not to over water.
Aloe hybrid variegated
This Aloe succulent is variegated white and green. The leaves are flatter than most aloes. Same as all succulents be careful not to over water. Most similar to the Aloe aristata out of the other aloes.
Aloe nobilis gold tooth
Aloe Nobilis forms small clusters and blooms reddish-orange flowers in the summer. Provide full sun to light shade. It is very drought resistant and hardy to 20°F.
Aloe species
Aloe species has star shaped rosettes with tubular red, yellow or orange flowers on tall spikes. Provide bright light or full sun. Hardy to 36F.
Aloe Vera
One of the more common aloe varieties, known for its healing properties. This plant does well indoors, in full sun to partial shade. Blooms yellow flowers in the summer. Hardy to 25°F, dont overwater.
Aloe walmsley's bronze variegated
This variegated aloe has yellow/cream like colored stripes running up the green leaves. Leaves change bronze in heavier light or remain more green in shade. Like all succulents be careful not to over water.
Crassula arborescens undulatifolia 'Ripple Jade'
Slower growing, the leaves of this Crassula are wavy and it can grow to about a foot tall. Easy to care for, it is drought tolerant and is hardy to zone 9.
Crassula argentea E.T.s Fingers
Also known by its nickname Gollum Jade, this plant has characterstic tubular leaves with thick trunks. It blooms whitish pink star-shaped flowers in the early winter. Hardy to zone 9.
Crassula Buddha's Temple
This Crassula's leaves grow upward forming tight columns and are grayish-green in color. This would make a very interesting houseplant to have. Be careful not to over water.
Crassula capitella
Also known as the campfire plant for its green and red coloring, capitella also colors pinkish/purple sometimes. Also often mistaken for Red Pagoda, but has larger leaves. Hardy to zones 9,10 and 11.
Crassula dubia
This shrublike succulent, native to South Africa, can be easily grown in full to part sun. Very drought tolerant but in climates with steady hot sun, water regularly. Blooms small white flowers in summer. Hardy to zone 9.
Crassula falcata
Native to South Africa, this Crassula's foliage is grey/green with a furry like texture. Also referred to as the airplane plant. This plant flowers red and most commonly in the summertime.
Crassula 'Jade'
Crassula ovata, the common Jade Plant, is native to South Africa. This tree-like plant is easy to grow in full or part sun with good drainage, but flowers best under the sun. Blooms pink flowers in winter to spring. Hardy to zone 10.
Crassula Jade variegated
This Crassula is the Jade plant with cream and green variegated leaves. Hardy to zones 10 and 11. Flowering time is during the winter and fall months.
Crassula lycopodioides 'Watch Chain'
Crassula lycopodioides Watch Chain is a drought tolerant succulent, and is also hardy to 20F. It has an interesting growth pattern, looking like something that should be in the ocean. It grows best in a well draining soil, and the soil should not be wet if it is exposed to cold.
Crassula ovata gollum
This Crassula is similar in shape to the Crassula "E.t.'s Fingers." It's green tube like leaves have red tint throughout, and tend to flower in late fall/early winter. Can be planted in full sun to bright shade. Be careful not to over water.
crassula pellucida purple
Crassula pellucida grows easily in direct sun and part shade. It has a high drought tolerance, and doesnt need much water. In the spring it blooms white star-shaped flowers. The leaves of this crassula are green, but red signifies new growth. It is hardy to zone 9.
Crassula perforata 'String of Buttons'
Also known by its nickname, Necklace Vine, this hardy succulent grows well under cool sun or part shade and very minimal watering. Blooms pale yellow flowers in the spring, and will flower more under brighter light. Hardy to zone 9.
Crassula perforata variegata
Native to South Africa, this plant grows fairly fast. In the spring, it blooms small pale yellow flowers. Grows best in full sun to part shade with well draining soil. Hardy to zones 9-11.
Crassula rupestris
This Crassula's leaves grow in tight square like shapes off the stems, would make a good outdoor plant, house plant of even grow nicely in hanging baskets. Can be planted in partial shade-full sun. Be careful not to over water.
Crassula species muscosa
Crassula species muscosa is a nice decorative plant with green textured stems. When colder than usual, dont water as much as the roots are subjected to rot when wet for long period of time. hardy to zone 9.
Rhipsalis baccifera
Nicknamed the mistletoe cactus, this plant is epiphytic with long stems that trail down. Grow in light shade to full shade and water freely. Hardy to zone 10.